ICPC Fugitive Not Buhari’s in-Law- Presidency Says

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The Presidency has squashed reports being widely circulated that Gimba Yau Kumo, a wanted person by the  Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over an alleged $65 million fraud is a son-in-law of President Muhammadu Buhari.

A statement by Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the president, Garba Shehu, said the anti-corruption agency is going after an individual perceived to be an in-law of the President should serve as a testament that the Buhari led 
government is true to it's fight against graft and  that agencies charged with the responsibility of fighting corruption are truly independent and allowed unfettered freedom by the President.

The statement read thus: “A running story to the effect that the EFCC has declared "an in-law of the President" wanted in connection with fraud involving the large sum of money , USD65 million to be exact.
"This should normaly be an affirmation  that our anti-corruption agencies/institutions are truly independent and allowed unfettered freedom by the President. Which infact is the case.

“That a state institution can issue such is a measure of the administration’s commitment to accountability, equality and justice.

“To set the records straight,  the person declared wanted  by the ICPC is not an in-law to President Buhari. 
“While at some point in time the said fugitive from justice had been linked to a family member in marriage, that relationship has ended some years ago. It is therefore unfortunate to bring the Presidents family into this case.It is in our view, an attempt  to generate views and sell copies of sensational reporting.  

“The President's position at all times is that the law be allowed to take its course. As is well known of him, President Muhammadu Buhari will not provide any cover for crime,  no matter who is involved.”

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